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Trump Urges Cabinet to Mimic Xi's Disciplined Demeanor

11/7/2025

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Trump Encourages Discipline

At a November 6, 2025 press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump urged his Cabinet to imitate Xi Jinping's aides' disciplined demeanor, describing interactions as unresponsive.
He quipped, "I never saw posture like that," and urged Vice President JD Vance to adopt a similar attitude.
Vance laughed along with the audience.
The exchange contrasted with Trump's earlier fatigue and reliance on Vance for tougher questions.

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Trump Defends Fatigue

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared fatigued at a November 6, 2025 press conference on weight-loss drugs.
He passed inquiries to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who answered on his behalf.
The episode drew criticism as California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Trump for nodding off.
Vance defended Trump, saying he has energy, and addressed questions on Kazakhstan's role and the food stamp ruling, calling them absurd.

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Trump Encourages Discipline

At a November 6, 2025 press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump urged his Cabinet to imitate Xi Jinping's aides' disciplined demeanor, describing interactions as unresponsive.
He quipped, "I never saw posture like that," and urged Vice President JD Vance to adopt a similar attitude.
Vance laughed along with the audience.
The exchange contrasted with Trump's earlier fatigue and reliance on Vance for tougher questions.

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